Dark Instincts

How much of a hero's actions are derived from bright wisdom? How much from dark rage? DiverSyFy Publishing and bestselling author, Jay A. Harris, bring you nine supernatural and super-heroic short stories in which the line between is thin. (Includes excerpts from existing novels)

The Gorgon Strain: Nila finally meets the man of her dreams, hand-delivered right in her midst. But isn't this when all the outside interference begins? Amidst the drama, she is now forced to reveal a family secret a little too soon.

Dark Wrangler: Dennette has a job to do, one that requires staunch objectivity and brutal execution. She considers her internal fortress impenetrable while at work, and sometimes while she's not working, until her judgement is clouded by one hell of an amusing character.

Those Consequences, and More: After returning home from the war, Delroy Jackson only has one thing to look forward to: his relationship with Tasha, the love of his life. But has Tasha changed while he was away? A risky game they play goes awry, taking one of them down a path of no return.

There's Something About Roberta: Roberta, a paramilitary team leader, considers herself a perfectionist; mistakes are not built into her psyche. Yet a critical one now jeopardizes not only the mission, but everyone's survival as well.

A Man Named Dalton: Dalton has a chance to prevent a crime of the century, to become the silent hero who alters history's future. But the forces of evil are unyielding, stifling Dalton in ways and from directions he never imagined.

A Brand-New Gig: A new secret service agent is highly equipped for the job. However, for one of her first assignments, she has to decide whether or not to protect a high-ranking public official, one she knows is corrupt to the core.

Shadows of District Seventeen: Gary is powerful, skilled, and naturally gifted for fighting crime, but Gary hates fighting crime. He's hated it most of his life. The only good news for everyone else is that he's finally learning to hate crime just as much as he hates fighting it. As an unspeakable evil emerges from the shadows of Coastal City's District 17, Gary now spends his nights working overtime to coral it.

The Tragedy of Bahati Ambimbola: From the chapters of "The Case of a Night Detective," Phoebe Artreaux gives a chilling account of Bahati Ambimbola, and how her tragedy transformed her to become the queen of who lives or dies.

Night of a Young Spider: Hiroshi returns to face a past he thought he'd never see again. A trip back to his old neighborhood leads to a showdown with the odds against him. The perfect time for him to call on a childhood hero for help.


(This book contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for children)